With a population of 141.331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolton to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) and Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 2h 05m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 4 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 126 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Hiring a car in Bolton costs £33 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford C-MAX or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.